offense
Example Sentences
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It’s better to play defense rather than offense in this environment.
From Barron's
Many of those with convictions are for minor offenses, including traffic violations.
From Los Angeles Times
“We will now begin to expand inland…creating additional freedom of maneuver for U.S. forces,” said Caine, adding, “we have sufficient precision munitions for the task at hand, both for offense and defense.”
From Barron's
Even so, the firm sees Apple going on offense.
“Having a writing partner is the best. I feel bad for people who don’t have a writing partner, no offense to them,” says Jimenez.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
